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  1. I have cc debt from 12/05 in 4/09 a judge ordered a body attachment does this go away when the debt SoL expires?

    - Baltimore, MD

    You need to contact an attorney. It appears that a judgment was entered against you. There may be post judgment...

  2. When a eviction notice is in dissolution of marriage motion stating 14 days as a result of not appearing, how log do you have

    - Saint Charles, IL

    The question is very unclear as to what is going on and what the question is. It sounds like there is a divorce. He...

  3. I filed chapter 7 bankruptcy 2 years ago. I DID NOT reaffirm my mortgage. How do i get name off mortgage? In state Ohio.

    - Barberton, OH

    Although after a bankruptcy discharge you can walk away owing nothing to the mortgage company, I see people post...

  4. My husband has a car dealer and when people complain they don't notified to my husband they send a citation to city council

    - Springfield, MA

    This is not a general question you ask. You are clearly in need of a legal advice. No problem, but not on AVVO. AVVO is...

  5. Can a seller cancel a contract if the buyers fails to get a loan?

    - 90404

    I agree with my colleagues. Many contracts are contingent upon the buyer obtaining financing so you want to check you...

  6. Is it legal for officers to use my probation to harrass me

    - Bakersfield, CA

    You need to repost this question to the criminal law forum. I also recommend that you consult with a criminal law and...

  7. I just got a letter in the mail stating I will have a warrant issued in 10 days. For Cameron county Texas. What to do?

    - Tulsa, OK

    Contact a local traffic ticket attorney to assist you - many offer free consultations & are usually very inexpensive -...

  8. My ex and I filed a chap 7 bk which included a mortgage loan. I moved out 3 years ago and he remains, how do I get off deed..?

    - Laurel, MD

    If you ex is refusing to sell, refinance, etc., then I would recommend consulting with an attorney about a Petition for...

  9. Hi I was hired as a contract designer. My client owes me over $6,000 what can I do ?

    - Chicago, IL

    This is not a general question you ask. You are clearly in need of a legal advice. No problem, but not on AVVO. AVVO is...

  10. Lease on the house and the new owner

    - Elgin, IL

    I agree with my colleague. Until the short sale is completed, you are legally-obligated to the present owner and not...

  11. Back Child Support owed and DSS isn't doing anything except sending threatening letters...

    - Union, MO

    This is not a general question you ask. You are clearly in need of a legal advice. No problem, but not on AVVO. AVVO is...

  12. I am Not At Fault in an Accident, but I had no Insurance .

    - Cleveland, OH

    Report the accident to the insurance company. Pay the premium. There has to be notice of cancellation. Therefore you...

  13. Can I still see my kids if I haven't get any papers delivered from a police officer?

    - Rolling Meadows, IL

    Maybe, but I'd strongly advise you not to. If you have actual knowledge of an order of protection you are subject to...

  14. Wrongfully accused of retail theft

    - State College, PA

    Do not understand your question - However, do not post additional facts on this or any other public forum. Instead,...

  15. I was charged with possession of a deadly substance. Anheidrous ammonia. Does this require a drug test for expungement?

    - Olney, IL

    AVVO is a free general legal information blog, not a substitute for legal advice. Look for an attorney you would like...

  16. When a receiver is appointed to collect rents on a commercial forclosure, can the receiver pay tax arrears with collected rent?

    - West Islip, NY

    Dear Commercial Property Landlord? Tenant? The Court Order Appointing Receiver spells out the powers duties and...

  17. Approx over a yr ago i was hit by a car having pain,is it to late to take action?how do i do anything?

    - Hazleton, PA

    PA has a 2 year statute of limitations. The comments of the other lawyers to this question all make sense and I agree...

  18. Is driving for about 6 to 7 hours to another city from city of main residence for a job within CA restricted license for work?

    - Moreno Valley, CA

    The restriction allows you to drive to and from work, in the course of employment and to and from the alcohol program....

  19. My x girlfriend and I are in family court and both of us are pro-se. How do we request a continuance that we both agrees needed

    - Chicago, IL

    In many counties if you're not ready and both sides agree, you just tell the judge and the judge will set a new date....

  20. Do i have to pay hospital bills because i was injured by officers and placed in the hospital

    - Lakewood, NJ

    It sounds as if you were in custody when this event happened. This would be very important. In NJ, a Notice of Claim...

  21. Are papers of adm. the only way to show how power of attorney manipulated financial accounts before death? Est. 120k missing

    - Chicago, IL

    Yes...is called an action for Fiduciary Accounting whereby you are forcing the POA agent to account for her actions...

  22. My deed of trust was not recorded when i refinanced my home in 2004 with countrywide bank of america took over the loan in

    - Houston, TX

    This is something you really need to take to a lawyer to look at in detail. Google Max Gardner Bankruptcy Boot Camp...

  23. Can a jail over right a judge if the judge gave someone time served on there sentence

    - Salt Lake City, UT

    Contact your sister's criminal attorney & inform the attorney of the situation.

  24. Police pick u up and say they are charge u with 220.43 but they say it happen a month ago but u never sold the drugs they said

    - Brooklyn, NY

    Your lawyer will have the right to see the drugs once the case gets indicted. I suggest you retain a criminal defense...

  25. I rejected a loan modification because the terms were too high. my mortgage is own by fannie mae.

    - Miami, FL

    It's impossible to answer your question without details regarding your income, the loan amount, the value of the...

  26. Will the judge grant her permisson to move from orlando to texas even with me paying support

    - Orlando, FL

    It depends on her reasons for moving. You need to look at the relocation statute 61.13001. Part of it, which is...

  27. Can I request dismissal of charges before going to court to enter a plea?

    - Conway, AR

    The requirement to read you your Miranda rights does not come into play unless there is a custodial interrogation, but...

  28. I need a plaintiff's contingency lawyer for personal injury and medical malpractice issues within 2 weeks.

    - Irvine, CA

    Not sure about the 2 weeks, is that a Statute of limitations problem? As one attorney said, Avvo find a lawyer works....

  29. What does it mean if a public defender files a motion for appropriate relief to transcribe grand jury testimony?

    - Baltimore, MD

    The public defender probably wants to compare what a trial witness says during trial with what they might have said in...

  30. Am I able to get half of my husband's pension if we have been married almost 31 years?

    - Ringgold, GA

    The answer to the question as to "who gets what" in a divorce on Georgia is a complicated one. But there needs to be a...

  31. Will my boyfriend get charged with a $1000 if hes in jail but his ex had said he didnt have anything to do with it ?

    - Fruitland, MD

    Anyone might be charged with a crime, regardless of whether he or she has in fact broken the law. An experienced...

  32. Served ex employer with papers for unpaid wages he was a no show what do I do next?

    - 11378

    If you haven't filed a complaint with the NY Dep't of Labor regarding the failure of this person to pay wages, you...

  33. Do I have a case for dental malpractice if the white spot I told my dentist about turn out to be cancer?

    - Orange, CA

    This has definitie possibitlies of being a viable case. I am sorry for the unfortunate diagnosis. Contact a local...

  34. Statutory rape

    - Baltimore, MD

    Consent and the defendant's mistaken belief are no defense to a statutory rape charge. If he is not the father, because...

  35. I just received a 2566 letter from the IRS. It's saying I owe some ungodly amount of money. I may owe some, but not that much.

    - Douglasville, GA

    You will need to file those returns and then take the necessary steps to stop collection action on those balances while...

  36. Is my manager, or employer acting unlawfully or just unethically? (i work in a salary+ commission job)

    - Casper, WY

    You should review your firm's employee manual to ascertain the procedures through which complaints about workplace...

  37. I'm from NV & was backed up with my student loans, credit cards, payday loans & med, Can I include my student loan in bk?

    - Henderson, NV

    As an attorney that sues misbehaving debt collectors, I can't comment on the bankruptcy issues, but you might be able...

  38. Can dyfs (dcp&p) stop my child's father from being around

    - Somerset, NJ

    You say the baby's father got charged with child endangerment, which would certainly raise a concern with the Division....

  39. Is getting married in US as an f1 student possible?

    - Arlington, VA

    Very possible. Hire a local immigration attorney to handle the adjustment and other paperwork. I can be reached at 703-...

  40. How can I sue a Municipality/County for unlawfull arrest.

    - Philadelphia, PA

    File a complaint, put the appropriate folks on notice and dont miss limitations. In other words, retain an experienced...

  41. What are my options as far as the hostility, targeted abuse, mental abuse, and deformation of character? Can I sue a BOE.

    - Somerville, NJ

    You may have wage and hour, whistleblower, disability discrimination and retaliation claims. You should invest in a...

  42. Can I sue a the company for offering me a full-time job thru email and once meeting me decided to fire me 4 months later?

    - Brooklyn, NY

    NY is an employment at will state. Difficult to sue a company unless they discriminate against a protected class....

  43. My divorce lawyer is trying to make me sign a substitution of attorney or he can file a motion to be relieved as council

    - Newark, NJ

    Depending upon where your case it, it may actually be very difficult for an attorney to be relieved as counsel (is the...

  44. Can I be sent to collections for a bounced check on a car that is not mine?

    - Sacramento, CA

    If you signed the check, you are liable. It does not matter that the check was intended to help someone else. Do you...

  45. In New York would a dealership have to honor the "eprice" listed in the Internet?

    - Huntington Station, NY

    Need to print out the price and details from the Internet. Look at the entire website for disclaimers and limitations...

  46. I received a default judgement against an employer on a garnishment. The court sent them notice 30 days ago. Now what?

    - Phoenix, AZ

    Proceed with collections against the employer. If you know the bank a garnishment of the employers bank account is...

  47. I WAS INJURED AT WORK AND THE INCIDENT REPORT DIDNT GET DONE .SO WHAT CAN I DO IM IN ALOT OF PAIN

    - Greenville, IL

    If you haven't let your supervisor know what happened yet please do so now and ask him to send you for treatment. If...

  48. I'm charged with felony theft for a pair of $70 headphones from Walmart the felony comes in because of the repetitive nature.

    - Phoenix, AZ

    Talk to your lawyer, if you do not have one get one. Felony cases are serious and do not post facts (make admissions)...

  49. Found a weapon. NEED HELP

    - New York, NY

    First, I'll say what I'd say to anyone in your situation: it is not a good idea to past this many specific facts about...

  50. I went into Norstorms department cashier approach me told me to come and apply for a credit card i told her i didnt have a ID

    - 95832

    Seriously? Is BJ going to take the fall for you in court? And where did you get the idea that you could do what...

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